Plastic Cup Noise Makers

Plastic cups, pretty beads and colored tape turn into a nifty and easy to make noise maker with crafts for all seasons.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.crafts-for-all-seasons.com/noisemaker-craft.html

Creative jewish mom adds a handle for easy shaking.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.creativejewishmom.com/2010/02/recycle-cups-make-a-fun-noise-maker-for-purim-or-your-next-rhythm-project.html

Melted Crayon Xmas Trees

Pieces of crayons are shaped into an Xmas tree and melted with 123 home school me.  She uses a green base and colors for the ornaments.  

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.123homeschool4me.com/2012/12/christmas-tree-crayon-melting.html

Popsicle Stick Ornaments

Popsicle sticks and beads are strung together to make a simple Xmas ornament from ohoh blog.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.ohohblog.com/2012/11/christmas-popsticks-palillos-de-navidad.html

Yarn Stars

Paper card stock or cardboard stars are decorated with pretty yarn.  Buzzmills shares the details.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://buzzmills.typepad.com/blog/2011/12/preschool-projects.html

Button Xmas Trees

Buttons are glued to a piece of paper to form a Christmas tree with this cute kids craft from meet the dubiens.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.123homeschool4me.com/2012/12/diy-gum-drop-wreath.html

Gum Drop Wreaths

Green and red gum drops are glued onto a Styrofoam circle to make a fun Christmas wreath with 123 homeschool with me.  Wonder if it could be glued with icing to make it edible.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.123homeschool4me.com/2012/12/diy-gum-drop-wreath.html

Money Notebook

A great gift for older kids.  Money is glued into notebook form with fave crafts.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.favecrafts.com/blog/fc/quick-gift-idea-money-notebook/